Employment

Make a positive impact in your community.

Working at the Y is more than just a job – you’ll find opportunities to reach your potential while impacting your community. The YMCA of Rock River Valley focuses on ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected, and secure.

Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs, services, and relationships that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Every day, team members—of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences—work to address evolving community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving individuals’ health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors.

Character is what counts at the Y, where our mission and values—caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith—shape our culture. We proudly share our standards as we serve and engage people:

WE WELCOME all and are open to all.

WE CONNECT and build meaningful community.

WE SUPPORT and respond to people’s needs.

WE INVITE people to a deeper connection and to give back.

YMCA Employee Benefits

Physical Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Emotional Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off/Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Flexibility in Schedule/Location

Training & YUSA certification opportunities

Financial Benefits

Free YMCA Membership

Discounts on YMCA Programs

Retirement Plan with 8% YMCA Contribution after 2 years vesting

403(b) retirement savings account

Pay Differential for Bilingual Employees

Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance

What to Expect When You Apply

1. You will need an email account; regularly check your emails as all communication will be through email.
2. When you submit an application, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was successfully received.
3. Application will be reviewed by our hiring managers.
4. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted to set up an interview.
5. If you are not contacted for an interview, continue to visit our Employment page and apply for other positions that interest you.

Due to the volume of applications we receive daily, we are unable to call every candidate back that calls to check on their application, so PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS. We will contact you directly if your work experience matches the qualifications of the job(s) for which you have applied.